people are afraid of the government. they're afraid of their second amount. rights being restricted to protect themselves. >> reporter: senator mark warner who has an a rating from the nra is weighing in on the issue, too. >> if my memory is correct, there actually was an armed individual at columbine years ago and it didn't prevent that tragedy. so i think we need a comprehensive approach. i think it looks at mental health and protecting our schools and i also think it looks at these high volume magazines, you know, that can fire off so many rounds. >> reporter: father birch says people of faith can't stay silent on the gun issue any longer. >> to get into a place where we are defined not by the caliber of our character, but by the caliber of our weapon is a disgrace. >> reporter: senator dianne feinstein who introduced the assault weapons ban that expired in 2004 has already said she will introduce similar legislation again in january. back to you. >> thank you, audrey. >>> between this and the fiscal cliff debates there is a lot to talk about in politics t